Crkva Sv. Luke, Lastovo, Црква Св. Луке, Ластово
Begin 01.01.1000
End 31.12.1100
End 31.12.1100
Properties
| ID | 118039 |
|---|---|
| System Class | Place |
| Case Study | Beyond East and West: Sacred Landscapes Duklja and Raška |
| Dedication | Saint Luke the Evangelist |
| Evidence | Existing Monument |
| Ground Plans | Single Nave Basilica |
| Place | Existing Church |
| Stylistic Classification | Pre-Romanesque |
| Administrative unit | Croatia , Dubrovnik Neretva County |
Description
The Church of St. Luke on the Island of Lastovo was built in the 11th century and is the oldest preserved Church on the island.
Its a single nave building built of irregular stones. A constructive arch is inscribed on its Western façade (probably in the 19th century), and on the side walls are three lesenes connected with arches. An apse on its Eastern end is rectangular on the outside and has a niche, while it is semicircular inside.
It has similarities with the Church of St. John (Sveti Ivan) on the Island of Šipan.